This is an opportunity to use previous application development and support experience in a key role to enhance and support a critical Investment Management application. The applications are primarily Investment management application in the areas of Portfolio management, Trading and Compliance. Additional application functionality includes trading for equities, fx and cash securities.
The right candidate will have financial experience, preferably in Investment Management Applications. The individual must also have experience in production support. Project management experience is a plus as the individual can be assigned to lead small projects.
Consistent with our corporate values, the right candidate will work to meet our internal and external clients’ requests. This individual takes pride in the quality of their work, pays close attention to detail, strives for results, and enjoys a working environment where everyday brings a new challenge.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides production support, including on-call support as required
Manages help desk tickets for support and enhancement requests
Investigates, troubleshoots and corrects data and user related system errors
Uses version control tools and Production Control for job migrations and scheduling
May consult on medium to large-scale projects leading Software Engineers
Participates in code reviews
Participate in DR exercises, server refreshes and software upgrade
Creates technical program specifications using the technical system design document as part of the project lifecycle
Codes and tests programs from technical program specifications
Programs modules from technical program specifications
Interacts regularly with the business to work on enhancements as well as changes
Tests programs and documents results
Creates dashboard and reviews the same with the manager
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Possess a sound working knowledge of the securities industry
Overall 8 years with 3-5 years in production support experience, preferably in Front office applications support
‘Can do’ attitude and a willingness to learn new skills
Demonstrated proficiency in the following areas: -
o VB .NET
o JAVA
o SQL (Oracle preferred but by no means essential)
o Perl/Unix shell programming
Other skills that would be advantageous to the candidate (nice but not essential to have ) would be (Progress 4G/OpenEdge, VBA, XML and web technologies)
Experience of or willingness to learn some of the following software packages/utilities will be required: file transfer mechanisms (sftp, http, ssl, etc), MQ-Series, Sonic MQ, MS Office and Visio
Willingness to engage users and do production support of critical systems
ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience is handling complex scenarios for the Investment management applications
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties including FTI management, executives, co-workers, customers and outside business associates
Ability to interact with team members in a local, international and multi-site environment
Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast paced, team environment
Ability to maintain flexibility in a dynamic organization
Ability to create detailed technical design specifications to meet business user requirements
Excellent attention to detail
PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING:
Ability to work independently and solve complex problems, understanding span of control to escalate issues to appropriate level
Must have excellent analytical, and problem solving skills
Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems or processes; ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives
SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
May be required to work outside of normal business hours and/or extended hours as necessary
Acts as a key resource for a 24x7 project team and will be required to respond promptly to emergency contacts
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
May provide technical guidance and training to department staff as needed
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Travel may be required to domestic and/or international FTI locations and/or vendor site
Franklin Templeton Investments is an equal opportunity employer and invites you to visit us at www.franklintempleton.pl to learn more about our company and our career opportunities.
Please apply online through our website at www.franklintempletoncareers.com and attach your CV.
Job Function
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Administration
Primary Location
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Poland-Wielkopolskie-Poznan
Schedule
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Full-time
Job Posting Date
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Dec 3, 2015, 7:55:00 AM
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